DU3 (Yaoyangguan, “Yaoyangguan”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 16th vertebra (L4). It modern research suggests this point may be involved in pain relief, particularly for low back pain and potentially for oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia.
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 16th vertebra (L4).
One study mentions the use of Bee Venom Acupuncture (BVA) at GV3 with a dosage of 0.25 mg/kg for oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia. Another study for low back pain indicates it is added to a set of main acupoints if a patient presents with low back pain. For chronic pelvic pain, it has been used in acupuncture treatments, sometimes in combination with SP6.
Modern research suggests this point may be involved in pain relief, particularly for low back pain and potentially for oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia..
Modern clinical applications include low back pain, and it has been studied in the context of oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia. It has also been listed as a point used in studies for chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis..
DU3 is a point on the Governing Vessel, but without classical textual support, its specific clinical applications and needling parameters are not established from ancient sources.
DU3 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU3 (Yaoyangguan) is located on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 16th vertebra (L4).
DU3 modern research suggests this point may be involved in pain relief, particularly for low back pain and potentially for oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia. Common clinical indications include modern clinical applications include low back pain, and it has been studied in the context of oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia. It has also been listed as a point used in studies for chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis.
One study mentions the use of Bee Venom Acupuncture (BVA) at GV3 with a dosage of 0.25 mg/kg for oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia. Another study for low back pain indicates it is added to a set of main acupoints if a patient presents with low back pain. For chronic pelvic pain, it has been used in acupuncture treatments, sometimes in combination with SP6. Caution: Caution is advised with deep needling to avoid injury to the spinal cord or cauda equina.
DU3 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).